Joe Courtney

Colorectal cancer affects one in every 20 Americans and is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That's why, during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we're teaming up to shed light on this disease and advance legislation that makes it easier to fight back. As members of Congress committed to fighting colorectal cancer, we want to make sure every American has access to critical — and potentially lifesaving — cancer screenings. That means removing detrimental roadblocks that could keep someone from receiving the treatment they need. Colorectal cancer screenings are a highly effective and unique prevention tactic because they allow...

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